Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 in Mental Health, Suicide, Uncategorized
The death by suicide of Father Muredach Tuffy, well loved priest within the Mayo parish was a tragedy which stuck the nation. Miriam Gormally spoke with Cindy O’Connor from Pieta house about his death and how such an active and helpful member of the society could have died by suicide and how places like Pieta […]
Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 in Charity, Ecological, Ecology
Everyday in Ireland, huge amounts of food are wasted, by individuals, supermarkets and suppliers. In an attempt to reclaim some of the food and to increase our awareness of food wastage, Feed the Five Thousand plan to feed 5,000 people on Saturday, November 24th. Iseult Ward, who has been involved in the project from the […]
Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 in Retreats, Spiritual
Amma, renowned humanitarian and Peace Prize winner, more commonly known as the hugging saint is coming to Dublin this weekend. Miriam Gormally met with Maura Russell, who is helping to organise her visit. They spoke about her work and about why thousands of people line up to receive a hug from this remarkable woman.
Posted on 08. Nov, 2012 in Suicide
The death by suicide of two teenage girls shocked the nation raising many questions about society and care. In both cases there had been incidents of cyberbullying, which caused concern amongst parents regarding what their teenagers get up to online. Miriam Gormally met Cindy O’Connor from Pieta house, who works with those who self-harm or […]
Posted on 08. Nov, 2012 in Charity, Environment, Poverty
In 2000, 189 nations made a promise to free people from extreme poverty and multiple deprivation. The pledge became the eight Millennium Development Goals, which were to be achieved by 2015. They are to reduce hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat disease, ensure environmental sustainability and […]
Posted on 08. Nov, 2012 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
God’s Surprise is the title of a new book by Susan Gately. In it she looks at ten new movements within the church that are gaining momentum and attracting numbers. The movements featured include the Legion of Mary, Youth 2000, Focolare, Communion and Liberation, Cell System of Evangelisation, L’Arche, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Cursillo, the Community […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2012 in Church Teachings, Death
November is the month that we remember the dead, starting with the feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Miriam Gormally spoke with Marianne O’Connor OS, Director General of CORI about her memories of All Saints and All Souls as well as the importance of having a month that allows us to be in communion […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2012 in Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland has never sought to project itself as a strong moral authority in the country, according to Patsy McGarry. The Irish Times Religious Affairs Correspondent was talking to a group of mainly Church of Ireland young adults at their Rubicon conference discussing the relevance of faith in modern life. In an interview […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2012 in Church Teachings, Humane Vitae
In an Irish Times poll earlier this year, it was shown that over 70% of Catholics don’t consider Church teachings on contraception to be relevant. However Ita McDonnell who teaches the Billings Method, one of the natural family planning techniques, says that it is still relevant and is in fact increasing in popularity, often in […]
Posted on 25. Oct, 2012 in Church Teachings
The philosopher and social critic Os Guinness believes that Americans are approaching the point where they are at odds with the guiding principles upon which their state is founded. The paradox is amplified in his book ‘A Free People’s Suicide’. In Dublin for an RTE ‘Would You Believe?’ special and the annual C.S. Lewis lecture, […]